Staff Services Analyst I/II - Program

What You Will Do: The primary function of a Staff Services Analyst I/II for the purposes of this recruitment is to perform professional level analytical duties in the areas of Public Assistance programs such as Adult Protective Services, Adoptions, In-Home Supportive Services, CalWORKs, CalFresh, Child Protective Services, and Medi-Cal. May perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has the ability to research problems and central issues accurately and objectively and to recognize alternative solutions and determine an effective course of action; make sound decisions and independent judgements within established guidelines; express information and ideas orally and in written form; develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships; accept increasing responsibility; prioritize, plan, coordinate, and organize simultaneous work assignments and project to meet critical and competing deadlines; work as a team contributing to and/or leading team efforts; and must be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook, superior skills in writing procedures and developing written plans is required.Typical Duties of a Staff Services Analyst I/II include:

• Performing complex research and analysis of existing and proposed state and local department policies, procedures, programs and systems. 
• Consulting and coordinating with state and local departmental officials, employees and others to give and receive information.
• Preparing written reports and making recommendations on procedures, policies, and functional issues and alternatives.
• Performing effective presentations before various groups; and preparing clear and concise comprehensive reports, summaries, abstracts, correspondence and other documentation.

• Bilingual Candidates: Translate, interpret and otherwise communicate with members of the Spanish speaking community.

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade. 

Staff Services Analyst I

• Pattern 1: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree;

• Pattern 2: Two (2) years (60 semester or 90 quarter) of college units;

 One (1) year of full time experience as an Eligibility Specialist III, Integrated Case Worker III, Employment and Training Worker III, Social Worker II, Accounting Technician, Child Support Specialist IV, or Staff Services Specialist;

• Pattern 3: Two (2) years (60 semester or 90 quarter) of college units;

 Two (2) years of full time experience as an Eligibility Specialist II, Integrated Case Worker II, Employment and Training Worker II, Child Support Specialist III, or Account Clerk III;

• Pattern 4: Two (2) years (60 semester or 90 quarter) of college units; 

 Two (2) years of full time technical level experience involving general administrative, personnel, fiscal, staff development, or program work.

Substitution Education: Full-time supervisory, budget management, or analytical experience performing either general administrative, personnel, administrative fiscal, staff development, or program analysis work (depending on which specialized assignment is recruited for) may substitute up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Staff Services Analyst II 

• Pattern 1: One (1) year of experience as a Staff Services Analyst I in an agency which manages state/federal budgets and state/federal program requirements;

• Pattern 2: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;

Depending upon the specialized assignment recruited for, two (2) years of professional experience performing either general administrative, personnel, administrative fiscal, program analysis, or staff development work in a county agency which manages county, state, and federal budgets and program requirements.

Substitution Education: Additional professional experience performing either general administrative, personnel, administrative fiscal, staff development, or program analysis work (depending on which specialized assignment is recruited for) may substitute up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Bilingual Candidates:

License & Special Requirements:

• A valid California Class C driver’s license or alternative form of transportation may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Staff Services Analyst I/II or Staff Services Analyst I/II - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.